Take the required quantity of sericare green plus and lime as suggested in below table in a thin cloth and dust uniformly over the Silkworm body and rearing bed according to the following schedule. Feed the silkworm 30 minutes after dusting.
| Growth Stage | Sericare Green Plus (g) | Lime (g) |
|---|---|---|
| After 1st Moult * | 20 | 60 |
| After 2nd Moult * | 40 | 120 |
| After 3rd Moult * | 140 | 420 |
| After 4th Moult * | 360 | 1100 |
| After 4th Moult 3rd Day ** | 400 | 1200 |
| After 4th Moult 5th day ** | 600 | 1800 |
| Total Quantity (g) | 1560 g (1.56 Kg) | 4700 g (4.7 Kg) |
Dust when the worms are out of moult and before resumption of feed
Dust after complete consumption of leaves or after bed cleaning or after removing all eatable leaves left over in the bed